Russet Antshrike (Thamnistes anabatinus)
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Russet Antshrike

Thamnistes anabatinus Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1860

13–15 cmLength21 gWeight

The russet antshrike (Thamnistes anabatinus) is a passerine bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds".

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Russet Antshrike has been recorded at 142 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 7 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica1,800 records
  2. Arenal MisticoparkCosta Rica1,340 records
  3. Rancho NaturalistaCosta Rica1,007 records
More places
  1. PN Carara-Entrada principal [senderos Quebrada Bonita y Universal]Costa Rica726 records
  2. Sky Adventures - Arenal ParkCosta Rica679 records
  3. Arenal – Peninsula roadCosta Rica560 records
  4. Milpe Bird SanctuaryEcuador527 records
  5. Reserva El CopalCosta Rica516 records
  6. PN Braulio Carrillo – Quebrada GonzálezCosta Rica485 records
  7. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador449 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaEcuadorPanamaColombiaHondurasBelizeGuatemala

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The russet antshrike (Thamnistes anabatinus) is a passerine bird in subfamily Myrmornithinae of family Thamnophilidae, the "typical antbirds". It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and possibly Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Russet Antshrike?

The Russet Antshrike is about 13–15 cm long and weighs around 21 g.

Where does the Russet Antshrike live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: southeastern Mexico to northern Peru. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama.

When is the best time to see the Russet Antshrike?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Russet Antshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Russet Antshrike as Least Concern.

What does the Russet Antshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Russet Antshrike in?

It belongs to the family Antbirds (Thamnophilidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
13–15 cm
Weight
21 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America, South America: southeastern Mexico to northern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Antbirds Thamnophilidae
Genus
Thamnistes

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Russet Antshrike

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